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Ferdinand and Man United team-mates doubted De Gea

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand revealed he and his team-mates doubted whether star David de Gea would go on to become a world-class goalkeeper following his arrival in 2011.

De Gea produced a wonderful performance to earn United a goalless draw at Sevilla in the opening leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, pawing away Luis Muriel's point-blank header in a moment of brilliance on Wednesday.

It further strengthened De Gea's case as the best goalkeeper in the world amid constant speculation of a possible move to Real Madrid, however, it has not been all smooth sailing for the Spain international at Old Trafford.

De Gea initially struggled with the physicality of the Premier League after being lured from boyhood club Atletico Madrid as a baby-faced Spaniard seven years ago.